Solvent Direct Acquires Hydro Extract Express

Imperial Dade Acquires Excell Direct

July 26, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade has acquired Excell Direct, a regional distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial products in Arizona, to expand its presence in the state. Financial terms were not disclosed; founders Stewart and Crystal Leary and the Excell team will join Imperial Dade to leverage its larger distribution platform and product offering.

Hydrobuilder Holdings Acquires Elevated Equipment Supply

February 25, 2021

Agriculture

Hydrobuilder Holdings LLC, a PE-backed omni-channel retailer of hydroponics and specialty agriculture supplies, has acquired Elevated Equipment Supply, a Los Angeles-based commercial hydroponic superstore and distribution center. The acquisition expands Hydrobuilder's distribution footprint and commercial capabilities, adding approximately 75,000 square feet of warehouse space to its omni-channel platform.

Resolute Industrial Acquires the Assets of DriExpress and Empire Holdings

August 12, 2020

Industrial Services

Resolute Industrial Holdings, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, has acquired the assets of DriExpress LLC and Empire Holdings LLC, two specialty HVAC&R equipment rental and logistical-support businesses serving the restoration and disaster-mitigation market. The deal (terms not disclosed) expands Resolute's rental fleet by more than 5,000 assets, broadens geographic coverage across the U.S., and integrates the sellers' teams into Resolute's Mobile Air & Power Rental operations.

Package Express Acquires Guaranteed Express and Central Delivery Systems

March 23, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Package Express, LLC acquired Dallas-based Guaranteed Express, Inc. and Houston-based Central Delivery Systems, LLC and will combine the businesses under the Package Express brand. The transactions expand Package Express’s expedited same-day and last-mile delivery footprint across the Texas market and support investment in dispatch technology and automation.

Waterlogic Acquires Beverage Express

July 30, 2021

Food & Beverage

Waterlogic (through its Americas arm) acquired Beverage Express Inc., a Indianapolis-based specialty consumable and point-of-use (POU) water and coffee delivery company founded by Joe Nahmias. The deal expands Waterlogic Americas' POU footprint in the Indianapolis market and adds density to its existing local operations.

Nippon Express Acquires MD Logistics and MD Express (U.S.)

September 3, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Nippon Express Co., Ltd., via its U.S. subsidiary Nippon Express USA, Inc., completed the acquisition of all equity interests in MD Logistics, LLC and MD Express, LLC, making the businesses subsidiaries. MD Logistics is a U.S.-based third-party logistics provider (founded 1996) specializing in pharmaceutical cold-chain warehousing and distribution, with multiple facilities in Indiana and a site in Reno, Nevada and reported roughly $51M revenue for 2019.